It would become the most powerful empire in the area and rule for 700 years.The Ottoman Army surrounds Vienna by Frans Geffels. In the 13th century the Ottoman Empire emerged. The Arabs and the Seljuk Sultanate conquered much of the land. In the 11th century, the Turks began to migrate into the land. It became the capital of Byzantium for hundreds of years. In 330, Byzantium became the new capital of the Roman Empire under Roman Emperor Constantine I. More empires came including the Persian Empire, Alexander the Great, and the Roman Empire. The Greeks founded many cities in the area including Byzantium, which would later be Constantinople and today is Istanbul. The Hittites were followed by the Assyrians and then the Greeks, who began to settle in the area around 1100 BC. The first major empire to form in the land was the Hittite empire. The city of Troy, made famous in Greek literature, was located on the Turkish coastline thousands of years ago. This has made it an important land throughout world history. Turkey is located at the crossroads between Europe and Asia.
1928 - Islam was removed as the official state religion.Religious courts are replaced by government courts. 1924 - A new Turkish constitution is passed.1923 - The capital city is moved to Ankara.He is named the first President of Turkey. 1923 - The Republic of Turkey is founded by Ataturk.
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